Slipstream - January 2003

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Curves Ahead by Matt Platts, Editor The time has finally arrived me to put together my first issue of Slipstream. I must say that the work required to put this publication together can be a little overwhelming, but I think the results will be worth it. I would like to take a moment to recognize Wendy Shoffit for doing a great job as Slipstream Editor before me. Wendy has also been a huge help while I learn the Editor’s job, she has taught me how to put everything together on the computer, as well as gathering information and articles from various Maverick members to help fill this issue with content. Wendy has been a wonderful asset to the Maverick Region in many ways and I know that will continue as she is involved in several aspects of the club. I would also like to send out a big thanks to Teri Davis. Many of you may not know it, but Teri builds most (sometimes all) of the event advertisements that you see in Slipstream every month. Teri cranked out several ads with relatively short notice for this issue. Teri’s willingness and abilities have been and will continue to be greatly appreciated! Since I’m in the thanking business, I would like to recognize all of the club members who contributed articles, columns, photographs, and other information for this issue. Slipstream relies on all of you to help at one time or another, some of you *very* often. If it wasn’t for everyone contributing on a regular basis, we would have a very boring newsletter. I hope that you keep those articles coming in. I’m quickly learning that some months have too much content while others don’t have enough, but it usually comes out in the wash. I won’t recognize everyone that fits in this category by name, but you will see their names on their articles and pictures as you read through the issue. Please make sure to thank those individuals as you see them at events and outings, we want to keep that information flowing! You may be one of those individuals are who has never written an article and would like to get in on the action, please don’t be shy! The next time you are at a Maverick event, have a *great* time, and would like to let the rest of the club know what they missed, just let me know. I would love to hear from more of you so you can tell everyone how much fun our driving and social events are. We’ve had great turnout at many recent events and I think that a lot of that can be contributed to seeing advertisements and reading about past events in Slipstream. Lastly, I would like to thank all of you for making me feel welcome as the new editor. I can’t tell you how many people have personally thanked me for stepping up to the plate and taking on this project, it really makes me feel good. I look forward to putting together a quality publication each month for you. You can also look for some changes to happen to Slipstream this year, my article title “Curves Ahead” was meant to give a hint of what may be coming. I will be working on a fresher, more updated look, so keep your eyes out for those changes as they come along. I will do my best to keep the changes “on-track”, since we all know that even brief “off-track” excursions can be troublesome. Maverick Minutes by Andy Mears, Secretary The last Maverick Region Board Meeting for the year 2002 was held on December 11 at the home of James and Wendy Shoffit. Announcement of new officers: Keith Olcha, President, Noby Takahashi, Vice President, Mimi Spreen, Secretary, Bob Knight, Treasurer. A motion was made and passed for Dee Lersch to purchase cloisonne’s for the name badges for the Goodie Store, and to find some glue that will keep the crest in place. Teri Davis gave an update on the Rally School in January and requested money for the classroom deposit. Look for the ad in Slipstream. Lanean updated everyone on the Christmas activities for Hope Shelter, including stocking stuffing and delivering gifts, if you have any donations for Hope Shelter please contact Lanean or any of the board members. Mimi Spreen requested money for the deposit for the new members’ party January 18 to be held at TMS. This party is an opportunity for new members to meet with other new and existing members. Photo by Wendy Shoffit A motion was made and passed for the region to rent a secure storage facility in town for the purpose of storing region driving event equipment and other region materials. If you happen to be storing any region equipment that you would like to move out of your dining room, please contact any of the board members. The Board Meeting was called to close at 8 PM. As always, check the web site for the most current schedule of events. I look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s events. 2003 Maverick Board Members Noby Takahashi, Keith Olcha, Mimi Spreen, Bob Knight 8
Photo by Dennis Chamberlain Happy Hour at TBC Indoor Racing by Dennis Chamberlain At about 11:15 p.m., when Mark Lang finally beat out everyone else for first place and mounted the winner’s stand, the last few bleary-eyed, die-hard Mavericks congratulated him and Happy Hour Crew: Dennis Chamberlain, Dee Lersch, and Mark Gluck shuffled out to the highway. The Team Building Concepts employees were exhausted. We were exhausted. The karts were exhausted. It had been a long, unusual, yet enjoyable evening at TBC. Mark Lang (c) takes first, Jay Walker (l) second, Steve Watkins (r) third TBC, an indoor, electric kart racing facility at Stemmons and Regal Row in Dallas, had been recommended as a happy hour destination by several Mavericks, including John Hrad and Steven and April Dodd. After touring the facility earlier in the month with Greg Garrett, the TBC general manager, I could understand their attraction. So we scheduled the event for November 21. On the evening of the happy hour, fifteen more Mavericks showed up than the thirty that had confirmed. While I did my best to greet new and old members, Mark Gluck, who had labeled the event the “2002 Zap Classic”, administered the racing portion of the evening. A Sonny Bryan’s barbecue spot is nestled inside TBC, and after finishing my generous helping of beef and pork I concluded that it was second Photo by Dennis Chamberlain The Gomez Family only to the barbecue of Joe McGlohen. And while the combination of a full bar and kart racing made me a bit apprehensive, it appeared that the kart drivers were under the influence of nothing other than their natural, competitive instincts. ...the combination of a full bar and cart racing made me a bit apprehensive ... There were more racing participants than we had expected, contributing to the late ending. Congratulations again to Mark Lang for winning first prize (a free detailing by Park Place). And if after Sonny Bryan’s in November and Joe McGlohen’s in December (at the Maverick Christmas Party) you still haven’t satisfied your appetite for barbecue, then be sure to join us for a repeat visit to the Railhead Smokehouse in Colleyville for our January 16 happy hour. Photo by Dennis Chamberlain A gentle nudge... or maybe a “suggestion” to move out of the way 9
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